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April 23, 2020

WASHINGTON, D.C. ­­–– Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-25) released the following statement after the passage of H.R. 266, the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act, which would provide additional funding for the Paycheck Protection Program while also allocating additionalresources to help hospitals and increase testing capabilities.

April 10, 2020
Today, Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL), Congressman Francis Rooney (R-FL), and Congresswoman Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (D-FL) released the following statement condemning the Cuban regime’s exploitation of the coronavirus pandemic for political gain, its continued trafficking of Cuban medical professionals, and spreading disinformation abroad.
Issues:Cuba
March 27, 2020

WASHINGTON, D.C. ­­–– El congresista Mario Díaz-Balart emitió la siguiente declaración después de que la Cámara aprobara la Ley de Ayuda, Alivio y Seguridad Económica contra el Coronavirus o la "Ley CARES" (H.R.

Issues:Healthcare
March 27, 2020
Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart issued the following statement after the House passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, to help American families and businesses.
Issues:Healthcare
March 26, 2020
El congresista Mario Díaz-Balart emitió la siguiente declaración después de que el Departamento de Justicia (DOJ) anunció cargos contra Nicolás Maduro, funcionarios de alto rango, y operativos las FARC.
March 26, 2020
Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart issued the following statement after the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced charges against Nicolas Maduro, members of the Maduro regime, and high-level operatives of the FARC.
March 18, 2020

WASHINGTON, D.C. ­­–– Con mucha precaución, el viernes 13 de marzo después de votar en el pleno de la Cámara, el Congresista Mario Díaz-Balart decidió someterse a cuarentena en Washington, DC, y no regresar al sur de Florida debido a las condiciones preexistentes de su esposa Tia que la ponen en alto riesgo. El sábado por la noche, el Congresista Díaz-Balart desarrolló síntomas, incluyendo fiebre y dolor de cabeza. Hoy, hace uno minutos, se le notificó que había dado positivo en la prueba COVID-19.

Issues:Healthcare
March 18, 2020

WASHINGTON, D.C. ­­–– In an abundance of caution, after votes on Friday, March 13th, Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart decided to self-quarantine in Washington, D.C, and not return to South Florida because of his wife Tia's pre-existing conditions that put her at exceptionally high risk. On Saturday evening, Congressman Diaz-Balart developed symptoms, including a fever and a headache. Just a short while ago, he was notified that he has tested positive for COVID-19. While in quarantine Diaz-Balart has been working from his apartment in Washington, DC.

Issues:Healthcare
March 17, 2020
Today, Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-25) sent a letter to the Assistant to the President, Dr. Peter Navarro, Ph.D., requesting that the United States bring healthcare products and pharmaceutical manufacturing back to our country as soon as possible.
Issues:Healthcare
March 17, 2020
3-17-20 Letter to Dr. Peter Navarro re. medical supply chains.